Zeuxine gengmanensis

Also known as: Geng ma Zeuxine in the subfamily: Spiranthoideae

General Information

Geng ma Zeuxine is a cold growing orchid belonging to the sub family Spiranthoideae. It is named after the an area of Yunnan province of China.

Plant Description

Each new growth has numerous erect elliptic, lance shaped leaves

Flowers

Numerous blossoms appear during Spring

Blooming Season

• Spring

Climate

Grows at high elevations.

Fertiliser

These plants do well with slow release fertiliser at the rate of 2-3 pellets per cup (250ml) of media. Additional fertiliser during the growth period may be beneficial, but not necessary.